As of March 1, I will be a homeowner. Proud possessor of 1129 square feet of two-stories-plus-loft townhouse. Mistress of my own domain. No longer at the mercy of an absentee landlord and an indifferent, incompetent management company. Queen of my castle. Empress of my own universe. AND IN BLOODY DEBT FOR THE NEXT THIRTY YEARS!
*Deep cleansing breath* Okay, I'm better now. I was just suddenly realizing the enormity of the step I've taken. Hell, even before I move in, I have to remove/dismantle and get rid of a bunch of built-in items (shelves, a humungous desk thing in the loft, a trophy case, and so on), pull of a living room full of hideous wallpaper, remove a broken accordion closet door, patch a gazillion holes in the walls from nails and such, and paint three rooms and a closet. Plus sort/cull and pack my existing apartment full of stuff up, now that's going to be a challenge. However, when I'm done I will have a home that's all mine.
Other tasks pre-move: get a plumber to re-do the wax sealing at the base of the main bathroom toilet, have the locks changed, make about a thousand change-of address notifications, give away two large furniture items I won't have a need for in the new place, and Freecycle the portable dishwasher in the townhouse, which I hear doesn't work too well and which I have no need for. Hmmm, guess I'd better quit mucking about online and get to work!
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wOOt!! Are you going to have a clean-up-the-joint party?
Well, I am hoping a certain mutual friend of ours will be willing to help with the painting........
I've been choosing paint colors for the past few days. it's exciting!
Yeah, it's a mighty heady experience, buying that first piece of real estate! Congratulations!
And, if I am that certain mutual friend you refer to, I'm ready to roll! Whatever help you need!
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